Award

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4775 Supply of SpW Brick and Lab Cables

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

12 Mar 2025 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, specifically the Science and Technology Facilities Council, has completed the procurement process for the supply of SpaceWire Brick and Lab Cables. This tender, classified under the industry category of Cable (CPV code 44321000), was awarded to STAR-Dundee Ltd. The contract, valued at £31,196.40, covers the delivery of goods to the South East region of the United Kingdom, starting from 20 February 2025 and ending on 19 March 2025. The award notice was published on 12 March 2025. Due to technical reasons, there was only one supplier considered for this procurement.

This procurement offers strategic growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in high-tech electronics and cabling solutions, particularly those with experience in space-related technologies. While the tender was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with strong technical capabilities in aerospace and research facilities can benefit from similar contracts by demonstrating their expertise and reliability in meeting specific technical requirements. STAR-Dundee Ltd's successful bid highlights the importance of technical proficiency and specialised knowledge in winning such tenders.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4775 Supply of SpW Brick and Lab Cables

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facilities Council had a requirement for SpaceWire Brick and Cables. Due to technical reasons, there was only one supplier. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34588973-ecb3-4650-a679-565d3380a648
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccaca48d-1846-401e-a348-2d03349b94ec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44321000 - Cable

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,196 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,196 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2025 - 19 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STAR-DUNDEE

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-34588973-ecb3-4650-a679-565d3380a648-2025-03-12T11:50:04Z",
    "date": "2025-03-12T11:50:04Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-34588973-ecb3-4650-a679-565d3380a648",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "BIP933299964",
        "title": "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4775 Supply of SpW Brick and Lab Cables",
        "description": "UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facilities Council had a requirement for SpaceWire Brick and Cables. Due to technical reasons, there was only one supplier. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "44321000",
            "description": "Cable"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "South East",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 31196.4,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Not specified",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-02-20T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2025-03-19T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-226035",
            "name": "UK Research & Innovation",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "UK Research & Innovation"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Science & Technology Facilities Council, Polaris House",
                "locality": "Swindon",
                "postalCode": "SN2 1FL",
                "countryName": "UK"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "STFC Procurement",
                "email": "STFCProcurement@ukri.org",
                "telephone": "+447720143639"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-312261",
            "name": "STAR-Dundee Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "STAR-Dundee Ltd"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "STAR House 166 Nethergate Dundee DD1 4EE"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-226035",
        "name": "UK Research & Innovation"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-34588973-ecb3-4650-a679-565d3380a648-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2025-03-12T11:50:03Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 31196.4,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-312261",
                    "name": "STAR-Dundee Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-02-20T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2025-03-19T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccaca48d-1846-401e-a348-2d03349b94ec",
                    "datePublished": "2025-03-12T11:50:03Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                    "description": "Please follow this link to view the notice.",
                    "url": "https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=933299964"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}